December 6th, 2020 PIB:- Download PDF Here

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar
2. AYUSH Export Promotion Council

1. Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar

Context:

Dr. B R Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956, and this day is
observed as ‘Mahaparinirvan Diwas’ in his honour.

Details:

• The Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly Bhimrao Ambedkar died on this day in his sleep.
• The term ‘parinirvan’ has a deep meaning in Buddhist traditions and refers to someone who has attained nirvana in his lifetime and after death.
• Millions of people and followers of Dr. Ambedkar assemble at the Chaitya Bhoomi (Dadar Chowpatty Beach in Mumbai), on this day.
• Ambedkar was a champion of rights for the downtrodden and his contribution to Indian society and polity is immeasurable.

Read more about Dr. Ambedkar in the linked article.

2. AYUSH Export Promotion Council

Context:

Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of AYUSH decides to set up an AYUSH Export Promotion Council.

Details:

• The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of AYUSH have decided to work together to set up an Export Promotion Council to boost AYUSH exports.
• It was also decided in a joint review of AYUSH trade and Industry that the entire AYUSH sector will work together to achieve price and quality competitiveness to boost AYUSH exports.
• The proposed AYUSH Export Promotion Council (AEPC) will be housed at the AYUSH Ministry.
• It was decided to expedite the process of standardisation of HS code for AYUSH.

About HS Code

• HS Stands for Harmonized System and it is a six-digit identification code.
• It was developed by the WCO (World Customs Organization).
• Customs officers use HS Code to clear every commodity that enters or crosses any international border.

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December 6th, 2020, PIB:- Download PDF Here